This was a hugely important symbol spiritually speaking and it’s believed that the design represented the roots of an oak tree (see our guide to Celtic strength symbols for more like it). The Dara Knot represents the oak tree, or as the Celts saw it, the King of the Forest, a symbol of strength, wisdom, and endurance. This is one of several Celtic Knots and it represents strength and endurance, making it the most likely contender for the Celtic Shield Knot.
In our opinion, the Celtic Knot for protection is the Dara Knot, which is one of the more notable Celtic symbols (see designs above). Sadly, the bulk of these are recent inventions, most of which were invented by websites selling tattoo designs and by crafty jewellery companies.
So, if you search online for Celtic protection symbols, you’ll see hundreds of intricate designs.
Before we untie the mystery of the most notable protection Celtic symbols, it’s worth taking 20 seconds to read the below, first: 1.
